Vivianne Chappuis
Prof. Dr. med. dent. Vivianne Chappuis is an Associate Professor and board-certified Oral Surgeon at the Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology at the University of Bern. She completed a two-year research fellowship at Harvard University (2009 to 2011) focusing on the molecular mechanisms of bone biology and regeneration. Her research is in the field of translational research related to bone and soft tissue regeneration, digital 3D computational biology, and esthetic dental implant rehabilitations. In 2018, she received the André Schroeder Research Prize for Clinical Research and a second time in 2019 for her study in Preclinical Research. She earned a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Entrepreneurship and a Diploma as Business Economist in Change & New Business Management.
Articles
Feature Article
Due to its advantageous physical, biological, and esthetic properties as well as its resistance to corrosion, zirconia as a biomaterial to replace missing tooth roots has been the focus of great interest and may become a reliable alternative to titanium implants.
To present and discuss the preclinical data available on osseointegration of zirconia implants placed in the jawbone.
Feature Article
Implant placement post single tooth extraction in the esthetic zone is an important and frequent indication for implant therapy. Today, the clinician can choose from four different treatment approaches for the timing of implant placement. The decision for the most appropriate treatment plan should be based on a thorough clinical and radiographic examination and well-defined selection criteria.